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      community Topical melatonin spray to reduce hair shedding recommends?

      in Product  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using topical melatonin spray with finasteride and dutasteride to reduce hair shedding but dislikes the lavender scent of their current spray. They are seeking recommendations for a scentless or better-smelling melatonin spray.

      community Heavy shedding 10 months after HT

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced heavy shedding 10 months after a hair transplant and used a topical solution of Minoxidil and Finasteride, later switching to Finoduta. They also dealt with a dry scalp and greasy hair, using various shampoos and conditioners, and sought advice on whether the shedding was normal and how to manage the dry scalp.

      community Noticeable shed after vacation and break in my regimen

      in Update  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after pausing their hair care regimen, which included finasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, vitamin D, essential oils, melatonin, caffeine, exercise, and protein intake. They are concerned if the shedding is due to the break in their routine or a normal phase of finasteride use.

      community Finasteride Working

      in Finasteride  45 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair thinning and started using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin vitamins, and DHT blocking shampoo. He saw reduced hair loss, thicker hair, and minimal side effects, encouraging others to try similar treatments.

      community [21 M] - 2.5 Year Progress Report

       11 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 21-year-old man shared his 2.5-year experience with hair loss treatments, including 1mg Propecia (finasteride) nightly, 12.5% Minoxidil once daily, 2% Nizoral shampoo 2-4 times a week, and later 5% Minoxidil once daily. He experienced minor side effects like watery semen and itchy scalp, and while he's seen fluctuations in hair growth, he's generally happy with the results and is considering experimental treatments like CB-03-01 and RU58841.

      community One month of Fin + Min, dermaroll and shampoo

      in Is this regrowth?  37 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 35-year-old is using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, dermarolling, Nizoral shampoo, and rosemary with biotin oil to address hair thinning. They are considering the effectiveness of their current regimen and contemplating adjustments, such as discontinuing topical minoxidil or trying dutasteride for better results.

      community Switched legit topical minoxidil and prescription fin to stronger grey market stuff in search for more hair, looking worse now, but just a shed right?:) hope it works out

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 4 days ago
      The user switched from prescribed topical minoxidil and finasteride to stronger grey market alternatives, hoping for better hair growth but experiencing shedding. Concerns were raised about the legitimacy and safety of grey market products, with suggestions to use prescribed medications instead.

      community My progress from January 1 to now

      in Is this regrowth?  30 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth after starting a treatment regimen on New Year's, which includes oral finasteride, a mix of topical minoxidil with other solutions to reduce irritation, multivitamins, omega-3, vitamin D, anti-dandruff shampoo, and rosemary oil. The user noted significant progress despite initial shedding.

      community 7 months Fin Treatment Progess

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, red light therapy, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin supplements, and scalp massages for hair loss since February 2025. They report stronger, thicker hair but are experiencing shedding and are considering increasing finasteride dosage or adding oral minoxidil.

      community If you gentlemen are balding like myself, I encourage you to try shaving.

      in Shaved/buzzed  1608 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user encouraged others experiencing hair loss to try shaving their heads, sharing their own positive experience despite briefly using finasteride and natural methods. Responses were mixed, with some supporting the decision and others suggesting treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while many commented on the appearance changes.

      community 8 months of 1mg Fin and Minoxidil Foam

      in Is this regrowth?  11 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily, minoxidil foam once or twice a day, and Nizoral shampoo 3-4 times weekly for 8 months, noticing some shedding but not much growth. Others suggest patience, microneedling, or additional treatments like dutasteride, PRP, or exosomes for better results.

      community 6.5 Months Finasteride, Derma Roller, & Biotin Supplements. 32 Male, no side effects. Shedding at month 2 and month 6. Shedding has now stopped.

      in Progress Pictures  1601 upvotes 2 years ago
      A man shared his 6.5-month progress using finasteride, a derma roller, and biotin supplements for hair loss, with no side effects and overcoming two shedding phases. Commenters are impressed, noting hairline improvement and discussing the potential of these treatments in regrowing hair, especially at the temples.

      community Min / Fin - M21 - 1.5 Year Update - Multiple Sheds

      in Update  15 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily, despite multiple shedding phases, and emphasizes the importance of starting treatment early and maintaining consistency. They advise against obsessing over online forums during shedding periods and recommend checking for scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and ensuring proper nutrition.

      community Are multiple shedding phases normal?

      in General  65 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user started using 2.5 mg Minoxidil and 1.5 mg Finasteride five months ago, experienced initial shedding, saw progress, but is now concerned about recent hair loss. Another user reassures them that shedding is normal and suggests continuing the treatment.

      community I had claude create a protocol only using fda approved drugs.

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      A new hair loss protocol using FDA-approved topical treatments targets eight pathways, potentially improving results by 60-75% compared to the standard 40-50% from oral minoxidil and finasteride. The protocol includes minoxidil, finasteride, tacrolimus, cetirizine, bimatoprost, lithium gluconate, losartan, melatonin, NAC, caffeine, and tretinoin, with a monthly cost of $35-50 in Mexico and $80-150 in the US.

      community Is it worth adding Ketoconazole at this stage?

      in Ketoconazole  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about using Ketoconazole shampoo as a potential addition to Finasteride for hair density, with skepticism about its effectiveness for hair regrowth. Users suggest that Ketoconazole mainly helps with dandruff and scalp irritation, while Minoxidil and other treatments like oral Minoxidil or dutasteride might be more effective for hair density.

      community Help with treating dandruff please.

      in Ketoconazole  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      OP is experiencing dandruff and is considering switching from climbazole to ketoconazole, with suggestions to use Nizoral and a routine involving ketoconazole, coconut oil, and lemon. OP is also using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, and there are discussions about various shampoos and treatments for dandruff.

      community Losing hair for 3 years (24 yrs old)

      in Chat  26 upvotes 4 years ago
      User losing hair for 3 years tried shampoos, minoxidil, derma rolling, finasteride, and Adegen's 15% minoxidil protocol without success. Another user suggests lowering finasteride dosage and trying topical non-steroidal anti-androgens like Fluridil, RU58841, and Breezula.

      community Not much progress but Its honest work

      in Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old is using dutasteride daily, ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, and started topical minoxidil and dermastamping six months ago for hair loss. The treatment has improved hair density, but significant hairline recession remains, and a hair transplant is suggested for further improvement.

      community Does anybody else got their hair ruined when on tretinoin?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair shedding and follicle shrinkage when using retinoic acid, despite trying different concentrations and frequencies. The hair loss persisted for six months but regrew after stopping the treatment.

      community No shed no results 4 months of daily 0.5 mg of dutasteride

      in Progress Pictures 2 months ago
      The user has been taking 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily and using ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for four months, but sees no significant hair loss improvement. Others in the conversation believe the user is not experiencing hair loss and suggest the user might be overly concerned about their hairline.